SUBJECT: INVITATION LETTER FOR COURSE 5000 MARITIME OPERATIONAL TERMINOLOGY COURSE (ACT 690.2), SEPTEMBER 2018

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1 5000 NSC-26/Ser: NU58 NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANISATION NATO MARITIME INTERDICTION OPERATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE NMIOTC SOUDA BAY CHANIA HELLAS TO: See Distribution SUBJECT: INVITATION LETTER FOR COURSE 5000 MARITIME OPERATIONAL TERMINOLOGY COURSE (ACT 690.2), SEPTEMBER 2018 DATE: 4 May 2018 REFERENCES: A. NMIOTC Program of Work (NPOW) 2018 B. NMIOTC DIR 60-1 CHANGE 9 (AMENDMENT-1) COST OF NMIOTC TUITION FEES 28 FEB Taking into account the NPOW 2018 as well as the accreditation by ACT of the 5000 course as NATO Approved, NMIOTC is pleased to invite NATO and partners to participate in this event, which will take place at the Centre s premises in Souda Bay, Chania, GREECE, from 17 to 28 September, The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive training package that includes theoretical aspects in the field of maritime operations. The desired outcome is for the participants to develop an understanding of operational procedures and terminology used in NATO-led Maritime Operations and Exercises. 3. Target audience is Officers ranging from OF-1 to OF-5 and OR-9 (Staff Planners, Command Team members), as well as equivalent civilian personnel. Military Agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies (Coast Guard, Port Police etc.) and other Governmental/International agencies and organizations are also eligible to participate. 4. The Course will be conducted in English. Translation to/from other languages will not be provided. The following proficiency standards in English are required to attend: Listening- Good (3), Speaking- Fair (2), Reading- Good (3), Writing- Fair (2) (STANAG 6001). 5. The Course is marked as releasable to partners (except Russia). 6. The curriculum of Course 5000 will include the following theoretical modules: a. Module 5100 NATO Concept b. Module 5200 NATO Operations Legal Aspects 1

2 c. Module 5300 NATO TTPs in Maritime Operations d. Module 5400 NATO Operations Planning Process e. Module 5500 Briefing Techniques f. Module 1090 MIO Simulator Training/SIMEX 7. A detailed agenda will be included in the Joining Instructions letter. In order to be considered as successful attendees and acquire the relevant certificate, the participants must attend at least 85% of the module classes of the course. 8. Instructors / Sea Trainers: All Sea Trainers and Instructors are Subject Matter Experts (SME) on their respective areas. 9. The cost for the course is 600 per person. Comprehensive administrative instructions can be found in Enclosure For organizational purposes, candidates are kindly requested to return their application forms to NMIOTC no later than (NLT) Friday 10 Aug Candidates from Non-NATO Countries not participating within PfP, MD, ICI or PatG frameworks must submit their applications NLT Friday 20 Jul, so that adequate time is provided for NATO approval procedures. Applications may be submitted by the following means: a. Most preferred method: submit Trainee Joining Request Form found at (click on Join Us ) b. A digital Word version of application may also be downloaded from the NMIOTC website at filled out electronically, and mailed to studentadmin@nmiotc.nato.int c. Least preferred method: fill out Enclosure 2 and send scanned copy to studentadmin@nmiotc.nato.int 11. Requests for NATO financial support require a duly stamped and signed Financial Assistance Request Form (FARF-Enclosure 3), which must be forwarded to MPD PRI Activity Coordination together with the Personnel Administration Form and in copy to NMIOTC s POCs. 12. Event details may be found in the Partnership real-time Information, Management and Exchange system (eprime) or through NMIOTC Official website NMIOTC Points of Contact: a. Course Director: Lieutenant Teodosi Dimitrov BGR(N) Phone: (+30) , Fax: (+30) dimitrovt@nmiotc.nato.int, b. Registration POC: Lieutenant Konstantinos Papanastasis GRC(N) Phone: (+30) , Fax: (+30) papanastasisk@nmiotc.nato.int, studentadmin@nmiotc.nato.int 2

3 14. MPD Points of Contact: a. MPD SENF Plans and Programme Team Coordinator : Major Ramazan Erkan Ekinci Phone: (+1) , NCN: , Fax: (+1) Ramazan.ekinci@act.nato.int b. MPD Budget Manager: CIV Anna Hires Phone: (+1) , NCN: , Fax: (+1) Anna.Hires@act.nato.int Charalambos Zisimipoulos Commodore GRC (N) Commandant NMIOTC ENCLOSURES: 1. Administrative Instructions 2. Personnel Administration Form 3. Financial Assistance Request Form 3

4 DISTRIBUTION LIST: EXTERNAL: ACTION: SHAPE NMR GRC HQ SACT NLR GRC HQ SACT PSE HNDGS/E4 ATTACHES IN ATHENS) HQ NATO HEL MILREP (NSWAN: (PLEASE PASS TO NATO NMRS) (NSWAN: (PLEASE PASS TO NATO NLRS) (NSWAN: (PLEASE PASS TO PFP (EXCEPT RUSSIA), MD, ICI, PATG NMRS) (NSWAN: (PLEASE PASS TO NATO AND PARTNER DEFENCE/NAVAL (NSWAN: (PLEASE PASS TO NATO AND PARTNERS MILREPS) INFORMATION: HQ SACT DCOS JFT (NSWAN: HQ SACT ACOS JETE (NSWAN: HQ SACT JFT EIT BRANCH HEAD (NSWAN: HQ SACT JFT TIE BRANCH (NU: HQ SACT JETE EIT (NSWAN: SHAPE COS (NSWAN: SHAPE/J3 (NU: HQ JFC NAPLES (NSWAN: HQ JFC BS DESK OFFICERS (NSWAN: MARCOM DCOS OPS (NSWAN: MARCOM N7 T2 (NSWAN: C-IED COE (NU: CSW COE (NU: MILENG COE (NU: EOD COE (NU: HNDGS/B2 (GRC MOD HNDGS COMM CEN PLEASE PASS TO HNDGS/B2) HNDGS/D4 (NSWAN: HAGS/TRAINING (GRC MOD HNDGS COMM CEN PLEASE PASS TO HAGS/TRAINING) HNGS/B2 (NSWAN: HELLENIC COASTGUARD HQ/TRAINING DIRECTORATE (NU: HELLENIC POLICE HQS/TRAINING DIVISION (NU: HELLENIC POLICE/C-IED DEPARTMENT (NU: NAMFI INTERNAL: ACTION: DIR E&T SAA 4

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6 ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSURE 1 TO: 5000 NSC-26/SER:NUXX DATED: Location: NMIOTC is located on the Akrotiri peninsula near the city of Chania in the north-western part of Crete. The destination airport is Chania International Airport ( Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport) (airport code: CHQ). Distance from the city of Chania to NMIOTC is 20 km and from the airport to NMIOTC is 9 km. The following map provides orientation and general driving directions from the city of Chania to NMIOTC. AIRPORT CHANIA NAMFI NMIOTC 2. Registration: Registration is open to all NATO and partner Nations, as well as other organizations. You are kindly requested to submit your Personnel Administration Form (Enclosure 2) in accordance with paragraph 10 of the main body via the following ways: a. By to the Registration POC (copy to Course Director). b. By fax: Send your Personnel Administration Form to fax number: (+30) to NMIOTC Administrative Officer, Lt Konstantinos Papanastasis GRC(N). Applications submitted after the specified deadlines may not be accepted. All applicants will receive a confirmation message within three days of their submission. 1-1

7 3. Visa Requirement: Participants or their national authorities are responsible for visa arrangements. A VISA Support Letter will be issued by MPD SENF AC if requested. Participants are advised to contact proper diplomatic agencies well in advance, for up-to-date information. It is an individual s responsibility to apply and obtain their VISA and to have the proper travel / medical documentation. The Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs website ( provides relevant VISA information requirements. 4. Tuition Fee: The cost for Course 5000 is 600 per person. This fee includes daily transportation from Chania city center to NMIOTC and vice versa during the course days. Full payment for tuition must be made either to NMIOTC s Financial Officer on the first day of the course in cash or by bank deposit to NMIOTC bank account with the following data: a. IBAN Number: GR b. Swift BIC: ETHN GRAA c. Bank Name: National Bank of Greece Note: Bank deposit must be completed no later than 3 working days before the start date of the event. The relevant document with proper justification must be e- mailed to NMIOTC Budget & Finance Officer at sartzetakiv@nmiotc.nato.int. NMIOTC will cover only the expense that the National Bank of Greece may charge for transactions and not potential charges of other banks that may finally intervene. 5. Dress Code: Participants are strongly recommended to wear Daily Service Uniforms or National Equivalent for the whole theoretical training as well as for the Graduation Ceremony. 6. Meals: If participants would like to eat lunch while at NMIOTC, then they must do so at their own arrangement as NMIOTC does not provide this service. A variety of options are available in Chania. Nevertheless, a snack break is arranged around noon, on a daily basis. Also, a small canteen is available within the NMIOTC main building that will provide snacks for a nominal fee. 7. Accommodation: Participants are responsible to arrange their own accommodation as there is none on the Centre s premises. NMIOTC can provide guidance / assistance, if requested. Hotels near the Chania city center are highly recommended for transportation purposes. The following is a list of recommended Hotels around Chania city centre (special prices apply to participants only for direct booking with each hotel manager by using the code NMIOTC Guest, including breakfast and internet connection): a. SAMARIA 4* hotel reservations@samariahotel.gr Τel.: (+30)

8 b. KYDON 4* hotel Tel.: (+30) c. AKALI 4* hotel The price also includes the use of swimming pool. Τel: (+30) d. ROYAL SUN 4* hotel Τel: (+30) e. PORTO VENEZIANO 3* hotel Τel: (+30) f. ARKADI 3* hotel Τel: (+30) g. HALEPA 3* hotel Tel: (+30) h. Mare Nostrum Villas Tel: (+30) Transportation to NMIOTC is the responsibility of the individual for this location. 8. Transportation: Transportation will be provided on a daily basis from Chania city centre pick-up points (Akali, 1866 sq, Kydon, Royal Sun and NAMFI ) to NMIOTC during the course. Participants are responsible for their transportation from the airport to the hotel and vice versa. Rental car agencies that have offered special prices for NMIOTC guests, as follows: a. Gelasakis car Rental: cars@stc.gr, Tel: (+30) b. Spa Tours & Cars Enterprises: info@spatours.gr, Tel: (+30) Medical service: First-aid and emergency medical support is offered by NMIOTC paramedics, if necessary, at the local Naval Hospital. However, for all other situations, medical expenses must be paid by the individuals or their insurance agencies. All participants are strongly advised to have appropriate medical insurance. 10 Security: NMIOTC adheres to security according to NATO standards. There is a strict access control procedure for entrance into the Marathi main gate and NMIOTC main building. You will be required to provide your passport or your national identification during in-processing and whenever you enter the premises. 1-3

9 ENCLOSURE 2 TO: 5000 NSC-26/SER:NUXX DATED: NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANISATION NATO MARITIME INTERDICTION OPERATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE NMIOTC SOUDA BAY CHANIA HELLAS PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION FORM (PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BELOW PRIOR TO FILLING OUT THE FORM) NAME OF EVENT: NMIOTC Course 5000 (ACT 690.2) PERIOD: September 2018 Trainee's HQ / Agency (*) Tel (*) / Fax (*) REQUESTING HQ / AGENCY INFORMATION Last Name (*) TRAINEE'S / PARTICIPANT S INFORMATION First Name (*) Sex (*) Nationality (*) Military Rank (Title for Civilians) (*) Branch/Service (*) Title of duty position (*) Organization/HQ where duties are performed Date of Birth ID No/Passport No (*) NATO Security Clearance 2-1

10 Tel (*) (*) Travel Mode to Greece / Crete/NMIOTC (*) Arrival Date (*) TRAVELING INFORMATION Departure Date (*) Accommodation (*) Rental Car Name/Rank/Agency(*) POC's INFORMATION Tel (*) (*) Where the Confirmation Message Should be sent? a. Requesting Agency/HQ b. Student c. POC d. Other (specify in remarks) COMMENTS / REMARKS INSTRUCTIONS - INFORMATION MARKED AS (*) IS MANDATORY. - FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND THE FILE NAME MUST BE WRITTEN IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT: COURSE_5000_SURENAME_RANK.DOC. - PLEASE FORWARD THE COMPLETED FORM TO: A. studentadmin@nmiotc.nato.int VIA NU-WAN (UNCLASSIFIED ), OR B. FAX (+30) (NCN: ) TO NMIOTC ADMIN OFFICER, LT KONSTANTINOS PAPANASTASIS GRC(N) - IF CERTAIN INFORMATION IS NOT APPLICABLE OR NOT YET DETERMINED, THE RESPECTIVE FIELD MAY BE FILLED WITH N/A OR TBD AS APPROPRIATE AND WILL BE DETERMINED LATER. 2-2

11 ENCLOSURE 3 TO: 5000 NSC-26/Ser:NUXX Dated: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REQUEST FORM (To be attached by the PfP/MD/ICI/PatG Nation to the official participation request) Activity (Event): Date: Partner Nation: Family Name: ID/Number: ACTIVITY IDENTIFICATION¹ Reference number: Location: PARTICIPANT IDENTIFICATION² Rank/Service: First Name: Tel/Number: Official address: Travel: Accommodation: Meals: ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURE³ Tuition fee: Other: TOTAL: BANK IDENTIFICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT 4 (in capital letters) Beneficiary Currency requested Name of Bank Name of Agency SWIFT code IBAN code Account number PARTNER NATION AUTHORISATION Date: Name: Signature & Stamps: ¹ As it is in e-prime ² If there are more participants, a list of them may be attached instead of separate request forms ³ If a list of participants is attached, the total estimated expenditure shall be indicated here 4 Unless each cell is completed, we are not able to remit it 3-1 Releasable to partners (except Russia) and for internet transmission